Sheriff Reggie Marinelli
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Federal judge holds off on dismissing formerly bankrupt medical contractor from Jeffco jail death lawsuit
A federal judge declined on Monday to dismiss the formerly bankrupt medical contractor from a lawsuit over a detainee’s death in Jefferson County jail, but indicated she would do so if the plaintiffs’ attorneys go through the process to ensure they can collect damages for any successful claims. The surviving son and mother of Abby…
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Federal judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Jeffco jail contractor for detainee’s death
A federal judge earlier this month refused to dismiss a constitutional rights lawsuit filed against the Jefferson County jail’s medical contractor, involving multiple personnel who allegedly failed to provide adequate care to a detainee before she died of an infection. Abby Angelo entered the Jeffco jail on June 19, 2021 following her arrest. Nine days…